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US Midterm elections 2026: Could the results change how long Indian students can stay in America?The outcome of the US Midterm elections could significantly impact the future of the student visa framework, particularly for Indian learne...
UK Budget 2026: Skilled Worker salary thresholds, Graduate visa and HPI route changes signal new immigration directionIn its 2026 Budget, the UK Government has unveiled pivotal changes to immigration policies with a focus on driving economic growth and incr...
US green card applications face new tax scrutiny; unpaid dues could affect approval and US citizenshipIn a move affecting green card applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has altered its stance on tax compliance. Unpaid t...
Global business school applications fall 10%; Indian students increasingly turn to Europe, Asia: GMAC reportGlobal applications for graduate management education programmes declined by 10% for the 2026-27 class. Europe and Asia reported growth, wh...
US midterms may raise shutdown, debt risks; keep tariff uncertainty high: ICICI BankThe upcoming US midterm elections could increase the potential for a government shutdown and legislative standoffs. Democrats are predicted...
A $180.6 million warning for Trump? Texas border towns grapple with the economic fallout of his deportation campaign as local workers feel the growing heatPresident Trump's strict immigration policies are leading to economic challenges in the Rio Grande Valley region. Many residents are feelin...
Canada tightens immigration rules, imposes fines of up to CAD 1.5 million: What it means for employers and applicantsCanada has established new penalties for unauthorized immigration and citizenship advice, which will come into effect in 2026. Individuals ...
Post-study jobs are the biggest factor shaping Indian students’ overseas education choices, says IDP reportIn the face of shifting visa regulations, Indian students continue to pursue education abroad, emphasising the value of post-study job oppo...
US Supreme Court rejects bid to restore immigration judges’ power to pause deportation casesThe US Supreme Court has decided not to grant immigration judges the authority to halt deportation cases temporarily, thereby reinforcing a...
Canada changes limit on work permit applications during LMIA decision waits for foreign workersCanada has lifted the 90-day limit on certain work permit applications while employers wait for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). T...
Visa rules deter 43% of air travellers as immigration complexity becomes a barrier: IATA Global Passenger Survey 2026International travel is facing challenges due to increasingly complex immigration requirements affecting passenger behaviour. The Internati...
US midterms 2026: Where Indian-American candidates stand on immigrationAs the 2026 midterm elections draw near, Indian-American candidates are stepping into the intricate sphere of immigration discussions withi...
US midterms: Two Indian-origin face-offs to watch, and why they matterUS Midterm election 2026: Two US House races in the 2026 midterms feature Indian-origin candidates competing against each other, with Ro Kh...
US moves to change green card sponsorship rules as PERM proposal clears federal reviewThe US Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of a proposed rule to revise the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) progr...
From deportations to million-dollar visas: The two sides of Donald Trump's immigration policy and who gets to live in AmericaTrump's administration has intensified deportations while restricting immigration paths for skilled workers. The Gold Card program offers w...
Trump deported nearly 1 million people in 18 months, but 71% of long-term immigrants had no criminal conviction, report findsThe Department of Homeland Security completed about 980,000 deportations during the first 18 months of President Donald Trump’s second term...
US visa, green card applicants: What changed under USCIS filing deadline rules from October 23USCIS has revised its filing deadline rules, effective October 23, 2026, particularly impacting green card applicants nearing age 21 and H-...
Immigration to UK from third-world countries, including Pakistan, will end entirely, British MP Rupert Lowe warnsBritish MP Rupert Lowe has announced plans to end immigration from several developing countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanista...
US legal immigration falls by half as visa restrictions reshape entry routes: ExplainedLegal immigration to United States fell sharply in February 2026, with immigrant visa issuances dropping dramatically. The Trump administra...
Canada may raise immigration levels as population growth hits lowest since WWIICanada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has signalled a possible increase in immigration levels as population growth hits its lowest rate s...